Best Uganda Safari Tour, 18 Days 17 Nights
Where to go: this safari takes you all around Uganda to visit Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo National Parks. Furthermore you can see the Source of the Nile and Bujagali Falls, Sipi Falls, Budongo Forest, Kasenda Crater Lakes and enjoy the scenery of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. The tour will end at the Ssese Islands of Lake Victoria (Bugala and Bukasa), where you can relax in the uncontaminated beaches.
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk, the chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, the nature walk to Sipi Falls. At the Source of the Nile you can try out the white water rafting. You will do a lot of birding and game drives in private vehicles along the parks trials. The boat cruise is organized in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo. Enjoy the navigation on Lake Victoria to Ssese Islands.
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest. You are expected to enjoy nature walk in original forests and trials. If you are an adventurer and sport person, you can enjoy the rafting on the Nile or sport fishing in the Ssese Islands.
When to go: generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda. The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks.
Day 1:
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport , you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala , Mamba Point or similar.
Day 2: The Source of the river Nile
After breakfast drive to Jinja , which is the second largest town in Uganda . It is characterised by the Asian quarters, the brewery industries and the colourful gardens. Visit the Source of the Nile on lake Victoria, the monument of Gandhi , and then proceed to the " Bujagali Falls " , to view the spectacular rapids on the river Nile a few kilometres from the source. Try the unforgettable emotion of the white water rafting, which is one of the main attractions in Jinja. Lunch at Bujagali, where fresh fish and local food is served. Afternoon drive to Mbale for dinner and overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel.
Day 3: The Sipi Falls
After early breakfast go for nature walk to the Sipi Falls, four spectacular waterfalls on the river Sipi, which originates from Mount Elgon . The starting point is from Crow's Nest, a camping and lodging site which organizes community projects and training of local guides. You will see the caves and the plantations of coffee, matooke and sugar cane. We ensure that you have packed lunch for the day. In the evening return to Mbale, for dinner and overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel.
Day 4: Masindi
After breakfast, leave Mbale for Murchison Falls National park via Kampala . On a panoramic drive Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle to Masindi, dinner and overnight at Masindi Hotel. The journey is long but enjoyable as you go through the typical Ugandan homestead and farms.
Day 5: The chimpanzee of Budongo and marvelous Murchison Falls
After breakfast you enter the tropical rain forest of Budongo for nature walk in search for the chimpanzee and other primates. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda , with 3.840 Kms, which is named after the falls on the Victoria Nile , which divides the park in two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile 's perfected beauty, and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through an 8 meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best thing to ever happen to the Nile . Lunch at Paraa Safari Lodge with unique view on the Nile . In the evening embark on a game drive on the Northern bank where you will be able to spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild's giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribi, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 6: The boat cruise on the river Nile
After a cup of tea, embark on an early morning game drive in the park. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just ten meters from the "Devil's Cauldron." There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat of many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. Return to Paraa Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Fort Portal at the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley. We ensure that you have packed lunch, drive through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro kindgom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You arrive the colorful and pretty town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon" (Rwenzori). Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House with a beautiful view of the mountains.
Day 8 : The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. On the way do not miss the beauty of the Kasenda Crater Lakes , which dominates all the surrounding areas with incredible panoramic views, arriving early for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge, with its wonderful location on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward . This trip goes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many other animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a cup of coffee embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth via Maramagambo Forest for dinner and overnight at Savannah Hotel.
Day 10: The tree climbing lions of Ishasha sector After breakfast have a game drive on a search for the rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this area of Uganda . Here lives a population of lions who enjoy resting on the fig trees when the day is warm. The landscape is open savannah with a variety of acacia trees. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead.
Day 11: The encounter with mountains gorillas
After break fast , there is an early morning entry into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest . The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountain gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead
Day 12: The wonderful Lake Bunyonyi
Take breakfast before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Stopover at the Bakiga Museum in Kabale to discover the culture of the people living in the area. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with unique and amazing panoramic view of the Lake Bunyonyi , the deepest in Uganda . Afternoon boat ride inside the lake to various islands for bird viewing and sight seeing. Return to Arcadia Cottages for dinner and overnight.
Day 13: Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park , the smallest in Uganda in size. Lunch in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel. Afternoon game drive in search of the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi. Along with the game drive, many visitors also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo . The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonoleks, Brown-faced lapwings, Carruther's cisticolas, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-faced Go-away bird. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Brovad in Masaka.
Day 14: The Ssese Islands of Lake Victoria
After breakfast, drive to Entebbe to board the ferry boat which will take you to Ssese Islands , an archipelago of 84 islands on Lake Victoria . Meantime you can visit the wonders of the botanical garden in Entebbe . After lunch enjoy the navigation on the lake, which looks like an immense and peaceful sea. You reach the beautiful bay of Lutoboka , in Bugala Island , for dinner and overnight at Mirembe Resort Beach , with a magic location directly on the beach.
Day 15: The wild of Bukasa Island
Early morning take a boat to Bukasa Island , the second largest. You will journey through the Ssese Islands and enjoy the beauty of the lake and forested islands. Explore Bukasa Island and have lunch at Victoria View Guest House. Return to Bugala by evening. Dinner overnight at Mirembe Resort Beach . In alternative: spend the night at Bukasa Island and return to Bugala in the morning.
Day 16: On the beach at Bugala Island
Spend the day relaxing in the uncontaminated and transparent water. You will be surprise by such pleasant atmosphere. Optional activities: sport fishing, hire a bicycle to explore the island and the forest. Full board at Mirembe Resort Beach .
Day 17: Kampala City Tour
After breakfast board the ferry boat to return to Entebbe . Spend the day at leisure and for your own shopping in Kampala . The city tour of the capital town can be arranged, to see the most relevant cultural and traditional sites of Buganda. Dinner and overnight at Africana Hotel or similar. Alternatively, reserved for afternoon and evening departure.
Day 18:
Reserved for the transfer to Entebbe International Airport .
Tariff per person (includes gorilla permit):
1. CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 3.410
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 2.690
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 2.450
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 2.330
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 2.260
Single supplement: 250 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard upmarket category, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation by 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
2. BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 3.200
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 2.490
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 2.250
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 2.130
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 2.060
Single supplement: 190 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation by 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
3. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.500
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.850
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.640
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.530
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.460
Hotels: hotels and lodges low/budget category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation by 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
Monday, February 19, 2007
uganda safaris:005
Uganda Safari Tour, 12 days 11 nights
Where to go: this safari gives you the opportunity to visit Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo National Parks. Furthermore you can see Bigodi Sanctuary, Kasenda Crater Lakes and enjoy the scenery of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale.
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk, the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. You will do a lot of birding like at Bigodi Sanctuary and game drives in private vehicles along the parks trials. The boat cruise is organized in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo.
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest.
When to go : generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda. The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks.
Day 1:
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport , you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala , Mamba Point or similar.
Day 2: The marvelous Murchison Falls
After breakfast, leave Kampala with a panoramic drive Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. If you start early morning, it is possible to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch at Masindi Hotel in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda , with 3.840 Kms, whose name is derived from the falls on the Victoria Nile , which divides the park in two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile 's perfected beauty, and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a 8 meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best thing to ever happen to the Nile . Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with unique view on the Nile .
Day 3: The boat cruise on the river Nile
After a cup of tea, embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild's giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the "Devil's Cauldron." There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. After taking photographs of the Murchison Falls you will return for dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley. You drive through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro kindgom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You reach the colorful and pretty town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House with view of the mountains range.
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
After Breakfast, we shall drive to Kibale Forest National Park , for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning.
A half day search for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora. After lunch a visit to Bigodi swamp eco -tourism site is amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. On the way back do not miss the beauty of the Kasenda Crater Lakes , which dominates all the surrounding areas with the possibility of amazing panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House.
Day 6 : The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park , following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. A game drive enroute may be rewarded with view of waterbucks, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, spotted hyenas and a variety of antelope species. Arrive early for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge, with its wonderful location on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward . This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a cup of coffee embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will reach the Lake George . Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing's. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 8 The tree climbing lions of Ishasha sector
After breakfast proceed to the Ishasha sector of the Park via Maramagambo Forest . Have a midday game drive on a search for the rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this area of Uganda . Here lives a population of lions which enjoy resting on the fig trees when the day is warm. The landscape is an open savannah with a variety of acacia trees. Lunch at Savannah Hotel. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
Day 9 The encounter with mountains gorillas
Early morning entry into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
Day 10 The wonderful Lake Bunyonyi
Take breakfast before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Stopover at the Bakiga Museum in Kabale to discover the culture of the people living in the area. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with unique and amazing panoramic view of the Lake Bunyonyi , the deepest in Uganda . Afternoon boat ride inside the lake to various islands for bird viewing and sight seeing. Return to Arcadia Cottages for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park , the smallest in Uganda in size. Take a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi. Along with the game drive, many visitors also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo . The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonoleks, Brown-faced lapwings, Carruther's cisticolas, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-faced Go-away bird. Stop over at the Equator on the way back to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or similar.
Day 12:
Reserved for departure.
Tariff per person (including Gorilla Permit):
1. CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.910
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 2.360
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 2.180
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 2.090
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 2.040
Single supplement: 230 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: Euro 30,00 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
2. BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.530
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.990
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.810
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.730
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.660
Single supplement: 140 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: Euro 30,00 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
3. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.030
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.530
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.360
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.280
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.220
Hotels: hotels and lodges low category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: Euro 30,00 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
Where to go: this safari gives you the opportunity to visit Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo National Parks. Furthermore you can see Bigodi Sanctuary, Kasenda Crater Lakes and enjoy the scenery of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale.
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk, the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. You will do a lot of birding like at Bigodi Sanctuary and game drives in private vehicles along the parks trials. The boat cruise is organized in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo.
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest.
When to go : generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda. The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks.
Day 1:
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport , you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala , Mamba Point or similar.
Day 2: The marvelous Murchison Falls
After breakfast, leave Kampala with a panoramic drive Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. If you start early morning, it is possible to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch at Masindi Hotel in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda , with 3.840 Kms, whose name is derived from the falls on the Victoria Nile , which divides the park in two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile 's perfected beauty, and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a 8 meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best thing to ever happen to the Nile . Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with unique view on the Nile .
Day 3: The boat cruise on the river Nile
After a cup of tea, embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild's giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the "Devil's Cauldron." There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. After taking photographs of the Murchison Falls you will return for dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley. You drive through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro kindgom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You reach the colorful and pretty town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House with view of the mountains range.
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
After Breakfast, we shall drive to Kibale Forest National Park , for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning.
A half day search for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora. After lunch a visit to Bigodi swamp eco -tourism site is amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. On the way back do not miss the beauty of the Kasenda Crater Lakes , which dominates all the surrounding areas with the possibility of amazing panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel/Rujuna Hilltop Guest House.
Day 6 : The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park , following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. A game drive enroute may be rewarded with view of waterbucks, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, spotted hyenas and a variety of antelope species. Arrive early for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge, with its wonderful location on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward . This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a cup of coffee embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will reach the Lake George . Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing's. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 8 The tree climbing lions of Ishasha sector
After breakfast proceed to the Ishasha sector of the Park via Maramagambo Forest . Have a midday game drive on a search for the rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this area of Uganda . Here lives a population of lions which enjoy resting on the fig trees when the day is warm. The landscape is an open savannah with a variety of acacia trees. Lunch at Savannah Hotel. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
Day 9 The encounter with mountains gorillas
Early morning entry into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
Day 10 The wonderful Lake Bunyonyi
Take breakfast before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Stopover at the Bakiga Museum in Kabale to discover the culture of the people living in the area. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with unique and amazing panoramic view of the Lake Bunyonyi , the deepest in Uganda . Afternoon boat ride inside the lake to various islands for bird viewing and sight seeing. Return to Arcadia Cottages for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park , the smallest in Uganda in size. Take a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi. Along with the game drive, many visitors also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo . The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonoleks, Brown-faced lapwings, Carruther's cisticolas, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-faced Go-away bird. Stop over at the Equator on the way back to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or similar.
Day 12:
Reserved for departure.
Tariff per person (including Gorilla Permit):
1. CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.910
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 2.360
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 2.180
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 2.090
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 2.040
Single supplement: 230 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: Euro 30,00 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
2. BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.530
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.990
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.810
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.730
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.660
Single supplement: 140 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: Euro 30,00 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
3. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.030
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.530
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.360
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.280
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.220
Hotels: hotels and lodges low category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: Euro 30,00 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
uganda safaris:005
Pearl Uganda Safari Tour 9 days 8 nights
Where to go: this safari gives you the opportunity to visit the three most important national park in Uganda, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks. Furthermore you can relax and enjoy the scenery of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale.
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk, the chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. You will do a lot of birding and game drives in private vehicles along the parks trials.
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest.
When to go : generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda. The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks.
Day One:
On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala , Mamba Point or similar hotel.
Day Two: The marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile
After breakfast, leave Kampala driving Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. If you start early morning, it is possible to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch at Masindi Hotel in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda , with 3.840 Kms, named after the falls on the Victoria Nile , which divides the park into two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile's perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best of the Nile River . Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with a unique view of the River.
Day Three: The boat cruise on the river Nile
After an early breakfast, transverse the Northern part of the park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls from where appalling water escapes through the narrow gorge forming a great thunder. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day Four: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful and beautiful town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori. Have lunch at Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal or similar. In the afternoon you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park . Enjoy the beautiful scenery and sightseeing on the way to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. This day's journey is long, as it takes an average of 8 hours.
Day Five: Queen Elizabeth National Park , the Pearl of Uganda
Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen's mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of animals and birds. Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, enjoy the two hours launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Evening drive to the crater lakes region is lovely and splendid. Dinner & overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day Six: The habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge
After a cup of coffee, with a packed breakfast and lunch, drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After primate walk, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp.
Day Seven: The magic encounter with the mountains gorillas
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. After tracking, come back to the Homestead for lunch before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages, with the best, incredible view on the Lake Bunyonyi .
Day Eight: The fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, have a two hour boat ride inside Lake Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing, sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture. Drive to Kampala . Lunch en route in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel. A stopover is made at the Equator for photography. Dinner and overnight at Mamba Point or similar hotel in Kampala .
Day Nine:
Reserved for departure.
Tariff per person (including Gorilla Permit):
1. CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.350
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.920
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.780
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.720
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.660
Single supplement: 150 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation included soft drinks for the meals
Ground transportation by 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
2. BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.120
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.690
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.560
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.480
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.440
Single supplement: 100 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
3. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.750
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.350
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.230
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.160
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.110
Hotels: hotels and lodges low category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
Where to go: this safari gives you the opportunity to visit the three most important national park in Uganda, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks. Furthermore you can relax and enjoy the scenery of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale.
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk, the chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. You will do a lot of birding and game drives in private vehicles along the parks trials.
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest.
When to go : generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda. The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks.
Day One:
On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala , Mamba Point or similar hotel.
Day Two: The marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile
After breakfast, leave Kampala driving Northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. If you start early morning, it is possible to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch at Masindi Hotel in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda , with 3.840 Kms, named after the falls on the Victoria Nile , which divides the park into two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile's perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best of the Nile River . Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with a unique view of the River.
Day Three: The boat cruise on the river Nile
After an early breakfast, transverse the Northern part of the park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls from where appalling water escapes through the narrow gorge forming a great thunder. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day Four: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful and beautiful town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori. Have lunch at Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal or similar. In the afternoon you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park . Enjoy the beautiful scenery and sightseeing on the way to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. This day's journey is long, as it takes an average of 8 hours.
Day Five: Queen Elizabeth National Park , the Pearl of Uganda
Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen's mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of animals and birds. Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, enjoy the two hours launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Evening drive to the crater lakes region is lovely and splendid. Dinner & overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day Six: The habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge
After a cup of coffee, with a packed breakfast and lunch, drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After primate walk, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp.
Day Seven: The magic encounter with the mountains gorillas
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. After tracking, come back to the Homestead for lunch before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages, with the best, incredible view on the Lake Bunyonyi .
Day Eight: The fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, have a two hour boat ride inside Lake Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing, sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture. Drive to Kampala . Lunch en route in Mbarara at Lake View Regency Hotel. A stopover is made at the Equator for photography. Dinner and overnight at Mamba Point or similar hotel in Kampala .
Day Nine:
Reserved for departure.
Tariff per person (including Gorilla Permit):
1. CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.350
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.920
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.780
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.720
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.660
Single supplement: 150 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation included soft drinks for the meals
Ground transportation by 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
2. BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.120
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.690
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.560
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.480
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.440
Single supplement: 100 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
3. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.750
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.350
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.230
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1.160
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1.110
Hotels: hotels and lodges low category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips.
uganda safaris:004
Great Primates Uganda Safari Bwindi Queen Elizabeth Kibale 7 days 6 nights
Where to go: this safari gives you the opportunity to visit the most important national parks in Uganda for primates viewing, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks .
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk and the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest . You will do a lot of birding and game drives in private vehicles along the Queen Elizabeth National Park , including the boat cruise along Kazinga Channel
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest.
When to go : generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda . The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks
Day 1:
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport , you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala for your dinner and overnight at Mamba Point or similar.
Day 2: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Mbarara, where you will have lunch at Lake View Regency Hotel. In the way you can admire the green tea plantations, the Ankole cattle and the Ugandan farms. You reach Bwindi in the evening for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead set close to the forest, in comfortable self contained Bandas.
Day 3: The encounter with mountains gorillas
After breakfast drive to the site for briefing before the start of the trekking at 8am . The forest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas. The time taken to reach them and the terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight at Savannah Hotel.
Day 4: Tree climbing lions of Ishasha
After breakfast you drive via the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park . Go for the game drive in the open savannah covered by acacias trees on the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley. You will search for the typical tree climbing lions, a population which is only found in this part of the country. It is impressive to see the animals while they are resting lying on top of the fig's trees. Have lunch en route. In the afternoon proceed to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Boat cruise along Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward
After a cup of coffee, embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens mile tracks in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalo, warthogs, leopard, spotted hyena, mangoose, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topi and a lot of small animals and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax on the swimming pool. After lunch board the boat cruise for the best navigation of the Kazinga Channel, a good experience for birding, as you will see many water birds, cormorants, pelicans, eagles, as well as crocodiles, hippos, elephants. In the evening you proceed to Fort Portal for dinner and overnight at Rujuna Hilltop Guest House or Mountains of the Moon Hotel.
Day 6: Chimpanzees trekking in Kibale National Park
After Breakfast, you drive to Kibale National Park for the chimpanzee and primate trekking in the forest. Here is found one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in Uganda . After lunch in Fort Portal return to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or similar.
Day 7:
Reserved to departure.
Tariff per person (including gorilla permit):
1.CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1720
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1420
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1320
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1260
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1250
Single supplement: 150 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 Land Cruiser
English speaking Driver/Guide
"gorilla permit" and chimpanzee permit
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: USD 30 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
2. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.370
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.095
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.000
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 960
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 930
Hotels: hotels and lodges low/economic category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: USD 30 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
Where to go: this safari gives you the opportunity to visit the most important national parks in Uganda for primates viewing, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks .
What activities & attractions : during the safari expect to take the Gorilla tracking walk and the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest . You will do a lot of birding and game drives in private vehicles along the Queen Elizabeth National Park , including the boat cruise along Kazinga Channel
Who can do it: anybody can join this tour itinerary, though the gorilla tracking can be generally the most demanding activity in terms of readiness to walk many hours in the rain tropical forest.
When to go : generally all the year long is possible to undertake gorilla tracking and game drives in Uganda . The dry seasons are most likely to guarantee a better road conditions in the parks
Day 1:
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport , you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala for your dinner and overnight at Mamba Point or similar.
Day 2: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Mbarara, where you will have lunch at Lake View Regency Hotel. In the way you can admire the green tea plantations, the Ankole cattle and the Ugandan farms. You reach Bwindi in the evening for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead set close to the forest, in comfortable self contained Bandas.
Day 3: The encounter with mountains gorillas
After breakfast drive to the site for briefing before the start of the trekking at 8am . The forest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas. The time taken to reach them and the terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight at Savannah Hotel.
Day 4: Tree climbing lions of Ishasha
After breakfast you drive via the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park . Go for the game drive in the open savannah covered by acacias trees on the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley. You will search for the typical tree climbing lions, a population which is only found in this part of the country. It is impressive to see the animals while they are resting lying on top of the fig's trees. Have lunch en route. In the afternoon proceed to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Boat cruise along Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward
After a cup of coffee, embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens mile tracks in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalo, warthogs, leopard, spotted hyena, mangoose, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topi and a lot of small animals and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax on the swimming pool. After lunch board the boat cruise for the best navigation of the Kazinga Channel, a good experience for birding, as you will see many water birds, cormorants, pelicans, eagles, as well as crocodiles, hippos, elephants. In the evening you proceed to Fort Portal for dinner and overnight at Rujuna Hilltop Guest House or Mountains of the Moon Hotel.
Day 6: Chimpanzees trekking in Kibale National Park
After Breakfast, you drive to Kibale National Park for the chimpanzee and primate trekking in the forest. Here is found one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in Uganda . After lunch in Fort Portal return to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or similar.
Day 7:
Reserved to departure.
Tariff per person (including gorilla permit):
1.CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1720
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1420
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1320
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 1260
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 1250
Single supplement: 150 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 Land Cruiser
English speaking Driver/Guide
"gorilla permit" and chimpanzee permit
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: USD 30 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
2. BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.370
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 1.095
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 1.000
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 960
Each of 10 people sharing: USD 930
Hotels: hotels and lodges low/economic category and bandas, double room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: USD 30 directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
uganda safaris:003
Murchison Falls National Park Uganda Safari 3 days 2 nights
Where to go: Murchison Falls National Park
Activities & attractions: game drives, boat cruise on the river Nile, Top of the Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest
Who can go: anyone can join this safari
When to go: the best period is the dry season, however safari tours are arranged at any time of the year.
With Budongo forest in the South, the Rift Valley escarpment, open savannah amidst scattered trees in the Northern part of the park, Murchison Falls National Park protects a chunk of untamed African savannah bisected by the mighty River Nile. With the mighty falls forming splendid roars as the waters gasps through the narrow gorge. Amongst the mammals you will find Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Bushbucks, Lions and a variety of bird species, hippos, crocodiles, along the river Nile banks.
DAY ONE: Top of the Murchison Falls
Leave Kampala in the morning. Drive through the famous Luwero triangle and stop over at Masindi Hotel for lunch. Drive to the park through Budongo forest on the western arm of the Great Rift Valley in time to enjoy the spectacular falls where the Nile perfects its beautiful falls creating a thunderous roar and rainbow in a plume of the spray. Evening game drive before you retire to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with panoramic view on river Nile .
DAY TWO: Game drive in the park and launch trip along river Nile
After an early cup of coffee, transverse in the Northern part of the park for a game drive. View Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Bushbucks, Lions and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure at the swimming pool. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour exciting launch trip on the river Nile up to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls where appalling water escapes from the narrow gorge. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles, water birds along the river banks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY THREE: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest
After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, one of the best sites for primate viewing. Have lunch in Masindi. Return to Kampala at leisure.
Optional activities: stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see Ugandan Rhinos in the wild.
Tariff per person:
CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 640
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 500
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 450
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 420
BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 510
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 360
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 310
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 290
The safari includes:
Full board accommodation at Paraa Safari Lodge (Classic) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget)
Ground transportation by a 4x4 land cruiser
English Speaking Driver/Guide
Lunch en route
Park entrance fees
Ferry crossing
Boat trip along the Nile
Park ranger fees
Relevant government taxes.
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc
Where to go: Murchison Falls National Park
Activities & attractions: game drives, boat cruise on the river Nile, Top of the Murchison Falls, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest
Who can go: anyone can join this safari
When to go: the best period is the dry season, however safari tours are arranged at any time of the year.
With Budongo forest in the South, the Rift Valley escarpment, open savannah amidst scattered trees in the Northern part of the park, Murchison Falls National Park protects a chunk of untamed African savannah bisected by the mighty River Nile. With the mighty falls forming splendid roars as the waters gasps through the narrow gorge. Amongst the mammals you will find Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Bushbucks, Lions and a variety of bird species, hippos, crocodiles, along the river Nile banks.
DAY ONE: Top of the Murchison Falls
Leave Kampala in the morning. Drive through the famous Luwero triangle and stop over at Masindi Hotel for lunch. Drive to the park through Budongo forest on the western arm of the Great Rift Valley in time to enjoy the spectacular falls where the Nile perfects its beautiful falls creating a thunderous roar and rainbow in a plume of the spray. Evening game drive before you retire to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with panoramic view on river Nile .
DAY TWO: Game drive in the park and launch trip along river Nile
After an early cup of coffee, transverse in the Northern part of the park for a game drive. View Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Bushbucks, Lions and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure at the swimming pool. After lunch, proceed for a two-hour exciting launch trip on the river Nile up to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls where appalling water escapes from the narrow gorge. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles, water birds along the river banks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY THREE: Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest
After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, one of the best sites for primate viewing. Have lunch in Masindi. Return to Kampala at leisure.
Optional activities: stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see Ugandan Rhinos in the wild.
Tariff per person:
CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 640
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 500
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 450
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 420
BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 510
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 360
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 310
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 290
The safari includes:
Full board accommodation at Paraa Safari Lodge (Classic) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget)
Ground transportation by a 4x4 land cruiser
English Speaking Driver/Guide
Lunch en route
Park entrance fees
Ferry crossing
Boat trip along the Nile
Park ranger fees
Relevant government taxes.
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc
uganda safaris:002
Uganda Gorilla Safari Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 3 days 2 nights
Where to go: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda
Activities & attractions: Famous for gorilla trekking in Uganda . Flora and fauna, 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. Ideal for nature guided walks.
Who can do: whoever enjoy walking for a few hours within one of the most interesting rain tropical forest
When to do: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is organized in all the period of the year, previous booking of the gorilla permits
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rainforest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and a home to half of the world's endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer!
Apart from gorilla trekking, the park boosts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with four gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only six persons per group on daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases.
DAY ONE
Leave Kampala in the morning and drive South. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey, view the long horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, acacia woodland and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. Lunch enroute in Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma homestead in self contained Bandas or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp.
DAY TWO: Gorilla Tracking in the rain tropical forest
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am . You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very exciting and never forgotten experience! Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead Lake or Kitandara Tented Camp.
DAY THREE
After breakfast, return to Kampala at leisure. Lunch enroute.
Possible one day extension: spend the night on Lake Bunyonyi is a rewarding choice; visit Lake Mburo National Park as well on the way back to Kampala .
Tariff per person:
CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1050
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 860
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 810
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 780
BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 830
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 680
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 620
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 600
The safari includes:
Full board accommodation at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp (Classic) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)
Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser
Park entrance fees
One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance
English Speaking Driver/Guide
Government Taxes
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.
Where to go: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda
Activities & attractions: Famous for gorilla trekking in Uganda . Flora and fauna, 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. Ideal for nature guided walks.
Who can do: whoever enjoy walking for a few hours within one of the most interesting rain tropical forest
When to do: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is organized in all the period of the year, previous booking of the gorilla permits
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This ancient rainforest is one of the few in Africa to have flourished and a home to half of the world's endangered population of mountain gorillas. Looking into the expressive brown eyes of these giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter Uganda has to offer!
Apart from gorilla trekking, the park boosts of 90 mammal species, including 11 primates and prominent bird species. It is a treasure chest of flora and fauna with four gorilla groups currently available to be visited by only six persons per group on daily basis. However, strict rules have to be followed to prevent behavioral disturbances and transmission of diseases.
DAY ONE
Leave Kampala in the morning and drive South. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey, view the long horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, acacia woodland and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. Lunch enroute in Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma homestead in self contained Bandas or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp.
DAY TWO: Gorilla Tracking in the rain tropical forest
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am . You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very exciting and never forgotten experience! Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Homestead Lake or Kitandara Tented Camp.
DAY THREE
After breakfast, return to Kampala at leisure. Lunch enroute.
Possible one day extension: spend the night on Lake Bunyonyi is a rewarding choice; visit Lake Mburo National Park as well on the way back to Kampala .
Tariff per person:
CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1050
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 860
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 810
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 780
BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 830
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 680
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 620
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 600
The safari includes:
Full board accommodation at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp (Classic) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)
Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser
Park entrance fees
One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance
English Speaking Driver/Guide
Government Taxes
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.
uganda safari:001
Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda Safari 3 Days 2 Nights
Where: Queen Elizabeth National Park, the "Pearl" of the Ugandan parks, designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice is located on the Western border of Uganda.
What activities: Game drives, boat cruise along Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge.
Who: anybody can join this wonderful safari When to go: the dry season is the best period, however tours are arranged all year
Queen Elizabeth National Park has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice. The park, in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, covers 1,978sq.km and includes a remarkable variety of ecosystems, from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows savannah and swamps.
It is the home of the famous tree climbing lions as well as the Uganda kob, other antelope's species, elephant, baboons, hippos, buffalo, and chimps and
many more. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded, making the park a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species includes the black bee- eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors
and many more. In the crater lakes to the north, flocks of flamingoes can be found. A favorite way to view the game is by launch trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes George and Edward.
DAY ONE
Leave Kampala heading Southwest via Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator a famous spot for photography. For the rest of journey, enjoy the beautiful papyrus swamps, Acacia woodland and Ishaka tea plantation. Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge and go for an evening game drive.
DAY TWO: Game drive and launch trip on Kazinga Channel
After a cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queen's mile and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck, and if you are lucky the shy Leopard and Spotted Hyena. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch and relax at the swimming pool site. Afternoon, go for a spectacular boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild animals. Evening sight seeing around the crater area set deep into the volcanic craters and Baboon cliff is amazing! Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
DAY THREE: Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for a forest walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. Lunch en route. Return back to Kampala .
Optional Extension: take a game drive to Ishasha sector in search for the tree climbing lions and spend the night at Savannah Hotel.
Tariff per person:
CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 640
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 490
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 450
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 430
BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 480
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 330
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 280
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 260
The safari package includes:
Ground transportation by a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
English Speaking Driver Guide
Full board accommodation at Mweya Safari Lodge for a classic Safari or Mweya Hostel for Budget Safari
Park entrance fees
Chimpanzee trekking along Kyambura Gorge
Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
Government taxes
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.
Where: Queen Elizabeth National Park, the "Pearl" of the Ugandan parks, designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice is located on the Western border of Uganda.
What activities: Game drives, boat cruise along Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge.
Who: anybody can join this wonderful safari When to go: the dry season is the best period, however tours are arranged all year
Queen Elizabeth National Park has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice. The park, in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, covers 1,978sq.km and includes a remarkable variety of ecosystems, from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows savannah and swamps.
It is the home of the famous tree climbing lions as well as the Uganda kob, other antelope's species, elephant, baboons, hippos, buffalo, and chimps and
many more. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded, making the park a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species includes the black bee- eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors
and many more. In the crater lakes to the north, flocks of flamingoes can be found. A favorite way to view the game is by launch trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes George and Edward.
DAY ONE
Leave Kampala heading Southwest via Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator a famous spot for photography. For the rest of journey, enjoy the beautiful papyrus swamps, Acacia woodland and Ishaka tea plantation. Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge and go for an evening game drive.
DAY TWO: Game drive and launch trip on Kazinga Channel
After a cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queen's mile and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck, and if you are lucky the shy Leopard and Spotted Hyena. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch and relax at the swimming pool site. Afternoon, go for a spectacular boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild animals. Evening sight seeing around the crater area set deep into the volcanic craters and Baboon cliff is amazing! Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
DAY THREE: Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for a forest walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. Lunch en route. Return back to Kampala .
Optional Extension: take a game drive to Ishasha sector in search for the tree climbing lions and spend the night at Savannah Hotel.
Tariff per person:
CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 640
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 490
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 450
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 430
BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 480
Each of 4 people sharing: USD 330
Each of 6 people sharing: USD 280
Each of 8 people sharing: USD 260
The safari package includes:
Ground transportation by a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
English Speaking Driver Guide
Full board accommodation at Mweya Safari Lodge for a classic Safari or Mweya Hostel for Budget Safari
Park entrance fees
Chimpanzee trekking along Kyambura Gorge
Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
Government taxes
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc.
uganda/tanzania/zanzibar combination
Uganda Tanzania Zanzibar 12 Days 11 Nights
Where to go: This safari takes you to the Ugandan National Parks , Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls , also having a gorilla safari. Proceed to Tanzania for game drive in Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and terminates your holiday in the beach of Zanzibar for extra days at leisure.
Day 1 - Arrival Entebbe Uganda
You are met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your Hotel - accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in Kampala .
Day 2 - The marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile
After breakfast, leave Kampala driving Northwest. Visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch en route and proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda . Relax a bit at a site situated at a upper side of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile's perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best of the Nile River . Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 3 - The boat cruise on the river Nile
After an early breakfast, traverse the Northern part of the park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls from where appalling water escapes through the narrow gorge forming a great thunder. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori. Have lunch. In the afternoon you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 5 - Queen Elizabeth National Park , the Pearl of Uganda
Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen's mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of animals and birds. Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, enjoy the launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 6 - The habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge
After a cup of coffee, drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After primate walk, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7 - The magic encounter with the mountains gorillas
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. After tracking, make a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Dinner and overnight on the Lake Bunyonyi in Lodge.
Day 8 - The fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, have a boat ride inside Lake Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing, sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture. Drive back to Kampala . Lunch en route. A stopover is made at the Equator for photography. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kampala.
Day 9 - Departure to Arusha
Breakfast at your Hotel. Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Nairobi . On arrival, you are met and transferred to the departure point for the shuttle bus to Arusha ( Tanzania ).
Your shuttle bus departs at 1400 hrs to arrive at approx. 1830 hrs. Dinner and overnight
Day 10 -Arusha / Lake Manyara
Leave Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive, heading on to your Hotel at dusk - dinner and overnight.
Day 11 - Ngorongoro
Leave after breakfast and drive to Olduvai Gorge - the Cradle of Mankind and onto your Hotel / Lodge on the Crater rim for lunch. Descent into the crater for half day / afternoon crater tour returning to your hotel / lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 12 - Ngorongoro / Arusha / Zanzibar
Leave the Ngorongoro Highlands and head back to Arusha for a flight to Zanzibar
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
Where to go: This safari takes you to the Ugandan National Parks , Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls , also having a gorilla safari. Proceed to Tanzania for game drive in Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and terminates your holiday in the beach of Zanzibar for extra days at leisure.
Day 1 - Arrival Entebbe Uganda
You are met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your Hotel - accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in Kampala .
Day 2 - The marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile
After breakfast, leave Kampala driving Northwest. Visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the wild. Lunch en route and proceed to Murchison Falls National Park , the largest protected area in Uganda . Relax a bit at a site situated at a upper side of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile's perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven meter canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray - the best of the Nile River . Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 3 - The boat cruise on the river Nile
After an early breakfast, traverse the Northern part of the park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species. After lunch, proceed for a boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls from where appalling water escapes through the narrow gorge forming a great thunder. This is an opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley. Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful town of Fort Portal , the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled "Mountains of the Moon," the Rwenzori. Have lunch. In the afternoon you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 5 - Queen Elizabeth National Park , the Pearl of Uganda
Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen's mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of animals and birds. Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, enjoy the launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 6 - The habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge
After a cup of coffee, drive to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After primate walk, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7 - The magic encounter with the mountains gorillas
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. After tracking, make a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of Africa". Dinner and overnight on the Lake Bunyonyi in Lodge.
Day 8 - The fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, have a boat ride inside Lake Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing, sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture. Drive back to Kampala . Lunch en route. A stopover is made at the Equator for photography. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kampala.
Day 9 - Departure to Arusha
Breakfast at your Hotel. Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Nairobi . On arrival, you are met and transferred to the departure point for the shuttle bus to Arusha ( Tanzania ).
Your shuttle bus departs at 1400 hrs to arrive at approx. 1830 hrs. Dinner and overnight
Day 10 -Arusha / Lake Manyara
Leave Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive, heading on to your Hotel at dusk - dinner and overnight.
Day 11 - Ngorongoro
Leave after breakfast and drive to Olduvai Gorge - the Cradle of Mankind and onto your Hotel / Lodge on the Crater rim for lunch. Descent into the crater for half day / afternoon crater tour returning to your hotel / lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 12 - Ngorongoro / Arusha / Zanzibar
Leave the Ngorongoro Highlands and head back to Arusha for a flight to Zanzibar
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
uganda/kenya/tanzania safari combination
Uganda / Kenya / Tanzania Safari 14 days 13 nights
Where you go: The safari takes you to Kibale and Bwindi National Parks in Uganda for the best primate trekking, and to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Proceed to Kenya to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National parks. And you finally cross to Tanzania for game viewing in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 1 – ENTEBBE / KAMPALA
You are met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your Hotel – accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in Kampala.
Day 2 – Kibale Forest
After breakfast drive westwards to Kibale National Park. After lunch, explore the area of the crater lakes at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge.
Day 3 – Bwindi Impenetrable
After early breakfast, go for the chimpanzee trekking and primates viewing in Kibale Forest. After lunch proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National park for dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 4 – Mountain Gorillas tracking
After breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. Packed lunch. After tracking, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 5 – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast you can take a boat ride along the lake, for birding activities and to experience the culture of the Bakiga people. Proceed to Kampala for dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 6 - NAIROBI
(Pax depart Entebbe on a morning flight)
On arrival at JKIA, you are met and driven to the Aberdares / to a Tree Hotel for an afternoon / evening of game viewing from the Hotel’s Balconies. Dinner and overnight – The Ark, Treetops or Mountain Lodge on the western shoulder of the mighty Mt. Kenya
Day 7 – The Great Rift Valley
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls – commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game & bird-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 8 - Maasai Mara
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve – to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition, by lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 9 – Maasai Mara
A full day in the Mara with game drives (2 game drives – an early morning game drive and a late afternoon one, each of 3 hrs). All meals and overnight as above
Day 10 – Maasai Mara
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
Overnight – Bed and breakfast
Day 11 – Nbo / Arusha / Lake Manyara
Leave Nairobi early after breakfast by a tourist shuttle bus to Arusha to arrive by lunch time. After lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive, heading on to your Hotel at dusk – dinner and overnight.
Day 12 – Ngorongoro
Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descent into the Crater for a full day Crater Tour with Picnic lunch. Ascend to your Hotel / Lodge on the Crater rim at dusk for dinner and overnight.
Day 13 - Ngorongoro / Arusha / Nairobi
Taking an early morning view of the crater from your Hotel & breakfast, return to Arusha and connect to an afternoon shuttle bus back to Nairobi. Overnight – Bed and breakfast (if catching an evening flight from Nairobi, safari can end on this day with the shuttle bus dropping pax at the airport for their flight out).
Day 14 – Depart
Where you go: The safari takes you to Kibale and Bwindi National Parks in Uganda for the best primate trekking, and to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Proceed to Kenya to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National parks. And you finally cross to Tanzania for game viewing in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 1 – ENTEBBE / KAMPALA
You are met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your Hotel – accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in Kampala.
Day 2 – Kibale Forest
After breakfast drive westwards to Kibale National Park. After lunch, explore the area of the crater lakes at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge.
Day 3 – Bwindi Impenetrable
After early breakfast, go for the chimpanzee trekking and primates viewing in Kibale Forest. After lunch proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National park for dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 4 – Mountain Gorillas tracking
After breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. Packed lunch. After tracking, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 5 – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast you can take a boat ride along the lake, for birding activities and to experience the culture of the Bakiga people. Proceed to Kampala for dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 6 - NAIROBI
(Pax depart Entebbe on a morning flight)
On arrival at JKIA, you are met and driven to the Aberdares / to a Tree Hotel for an afternoon / evening of game viewing from the Hotel’s Balconies. Dinner and overnight – The Ark, Treetops or Mountain Lodge on the western shoulder of the mighty Mt. Kenya
Day 7 – The Great Rift Valley
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls – commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game & bird-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 8 - Maasai Mara
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve – to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition, by lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 9 – Maasai Mara
A full day in the Mara with game drives (2 game drives – an early morning game drive and a late afternoon one, each of 3 hrs). All meals and overnight as above
Day 10 – Maasai Mara
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
Overnight – Bed and breakfast
Day 11 – Nbo / Arusha / Lake Manyara
Leave Nairobi early after breakfast by a tourist shuttle bus to Arusha to arrive by lunch time. After lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive, heading on to your Hotel at dusk – dinner and overnight.
Day 12 – Ngorongoro
Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descent into the Crater for a full day Crater Tour with Picnic lunch. Ascend to your Hotel / Lodge on the Crater rim at dusk for dinner and overnight.
Day 13 - Ngorongoro / Arusha / Nairobi
Taking an early morning view of the crater from your Hotel & breakfast, return to Arusha and connect to an afternoon shuttle bus back to Nairobi. Overnight – Bed and breakfast (if catching an evening flight from Nairobi, safari can end on this day with the shuttle bus dropping pax at the airport for their flight out).
Day 14 – Depart
kenya/uganda/rwanda combination
Kenya Uganda Rwanda 12 Days 11 Nights
Where to go: this safari takes you to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara national parks in Kenya for game viewing. After crossing to Uganda, you will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park and for game viewing and boat ride along Kazinga Channel. Then proceed to Rwanda for gorilla safari in Parc des Volcans and Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
Day 1 – Nairobi
You are met on arrival and transferred to your Hotel – accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 – The Great Rift Valley
Leaving Nairobi in the morning, we drive down the escarpment (stopping en-route to view) past Lakes Naivasha & Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning to your lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 3 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve – to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition, by lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 4 – Maasai Mara National Reserve
A full day in the Mara with game drives (2 game drives – an early morning game drive and a late afternoon one, each of 3 hrs). All meals and overnight as above
Day 5 – Maasai Mara - Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that lunch on this day is NOT included in the tariff but can be arranged on request).
Drop off at the airport for your late afternoon / early evening flight to Entebbe. Dinner and overnight in Kampala.
Day 6 – Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast drive westwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch, enjoy the launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7 – Ishasha
Take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen’s mile in the park. Proceed to Ishasha sector for game drive in search for tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 8 – Parc des Volcans
After breakfast take the boat ride on the lake. Proceed to Virunga Conservation area, at the foothills of Muhavura and other volcanoes. You pass the border to Rwanda and reach Ruhengeri, at the gate of Parc des Volcans for dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 9 – Mountains gorilla tracking
After breakfast and the briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the rain tropical forest of Rwanda. This experience is very rewarding. After the magic encounter with the primates, return to the lodge and proceed to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 – Akagera National Park
After breakfast, proceed to Akagera National Park located along the Tanzanian border of Rwanda. This park is famous for its herds of game animals including Burchell's Zebra, lions, elephants, topi, giraffes, impalas and over 425 species of birds including the shoe billed stock, African jacana, sacred ibis goliath heron. After game drives, dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Day 11 –
Drive to Entebbe/Kampala for dinner and overnight. Lunch enroute. Or drive back to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Day 12 – Departure
Reserved for departure.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
Where to go: this safari takes you to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara national parks in Kenya for game viewing. After crossing to Uganda, you will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park and for game viewing and boat ride along Kazinga Channel. Then proceed to Rwanda for gorilla safari in Parc des Volcans and Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
Day 1 – Nairobi
You are met on arrival and transferred to your Hotel – accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 – The Great Rift Valley
Leaving Nairobi in the morning, we drive down the escarpment (stopping en-route to view) past Lakes Naivasha & Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning to your lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 3 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve – to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition, by lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 4 – Maasai Mara National Reserve
A full day in the Mara with game drives (2 game drives – an early morning game drive and a late afternoon one, each of 3 hrs). All meals and overnight as above
Day 5 – Maasai Mara - Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that lunch on this day is NOT included in the tariff but can be arranged on request).
Drop off at the airport for your late afternoon / early evening flight to Entebbe. Dinner and overnight in Kampala.
Day 6 – Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast drive westwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch, enjoy the launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7 – Ishasha
Take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen’s mile in the park. Proceed to Ishasha sector for game drive in search for tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 8 – Parc des Volcans
After breakfast take the boat ride on the lake. Proceed to Virunga Conservation area, at the foothills of Muhavura and other volcanoes. You pass the border to Rwanda and reach Ruhengeri, at the gate of Parc des Volcans for dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 9 – Mountains gorilla tracking
After breakfast and the briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the rain tropical forest of Rwanda. This experience is very rewarding. After the magic encounter with the primates, return to the lodge and proceed to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 – Akagera National Park
After breakfast, proceed to Akagera National Park located along the Tanzanian border of Rwanda. This park is famous for its herds of game animals including Burchell's Zebra, lions, elephants, topi, giraffes, impalas and over 425 species of birds including the shoe billed stock, African jacana, sacred ibis goliath heron. After game drives, dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Day 11 –
Drive to Entebbe/Kampala for dinner and overnight. Lunch enroute. Or drive back to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
Day 12 – Departure
Reserved for departure.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
kenya/uganda combination
Kenya / Uganda 11 Days 10 Nights
Where you go: This safari will take you though Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Parks in Kenya, then proceeding to Uganda for gorilla safari, landscape in Lake Bunyonyi and game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.
Day 01 – NAIROBI / AMBOSELI
Leave Nairobi and drive through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania border town of Namanga to arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening. Dinner and overnight at a Lodge
Day 02 – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above
Day 03 – AMBOSELI / NAKURU
Leave after breakfast and drive via Nairobi (stopping for lunch) to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this small game & bird-filled Park returning to your lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 04 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve – to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition, by lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 05 – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in the Mara with game drives (2 game drives – an early morning game drive and a late afternoon one, each of 3 hrs). All meals and overnight as above
Day 06 – MAASAI MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that lunch on this day is NOT included in the tariff but can be arranged on request).
Drop off at the airport for your late afternoon / early evening flight to Entebbe. Transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, drive Southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Stopover at the Equator for photography. Lunch en route as you pass through the Ankole region and see Ankole cattle, bananas and coffee plantations and typical Ugandan farms. Dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 08 – Mountain Gorillas tracking
After breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. Packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 09 – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast drive through the Kigezi region, well know as the “Switzerland of Africa”, to the marvelous Lake Bunyonyi. You can take a boat ride, for birding activities and to experience the culture of the Bakiga people. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10 – Lake Mburo National park
After breakfast drive back to Kampala. You stop at the Lake Mburo National park. Take a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi. Dinner and overnight in Kampala.
Day 11 - Depart
Reserved to the departure from Entebbe International Airport.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
Where you go: This safari will take you though Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Parks in Kenya, then proceeding to Uganda for gorilla safari, landscape in Lake Bunyonyi and game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.
Day 01 – NAIROBI / AMBOSELI
Leave Nairobi and drive through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania border town of Namanga to arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening. Dinner and overnight at a Lodge
Day 02 – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above
Day 03 – AMBOSELI / NAKURU
Leave after breakfast and drive via Nairobi (stopping for lunch) to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this small game & bird-filled Park returning to your lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 04 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve – to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition, by lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 05 – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in the Mara with game drives (2 game drives – an early morning game drive and a late afternoon one, each of 3 hrs). All meals and overnight as above
Day 06 – MAASAI MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that lunch on this day is NOT included in the tariff but can be arranged on request).
Drop off at the airport for your late afternoon / early evening flight to Entebbe. Transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, drive Southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Stopover at the Equator for photography. Lunch en route as you pass through the Ankole region and see Ankole cattle, bananas and coffee plantations and typical Ugandan farms. Dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 08 – Mountain Gorillas tracking
After breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. Packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in Lodge.
Day 09 – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast drive through the Kigezi region, well know as the “Switzerland of Africa”, to the marvelous Lake Bunyonyi. You can take a boat ride, for birding activities and to experience the culture of the Bakiga people. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10 – Lake Mburo National park
After breakfast drive back to Kampala. You stop at the Lake Mburo National park. Take a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi. Dinner and overnight in Kampala.
Day 11 - Depart
Reserved to the departure from Entebbe International Airport.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
RWANDA ITINERARIES
Rwanda Gorilla Safari Parc National des Volcans, 3 Days 2 Nights
Best Rwanda Safari Tour, 9 days 8 nights
Rwanda Gorilla Safari Parc National des Volcans, 3 Days 2 Nights
The Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda is part of Virunga Conservation area and is located in the extreme North-West of the country, bordering Uganda and Congo. It is well known for the four habituated mountains gorilla families which allows visitors to undertake the exciting gorilla tracking along the hills of the park.
Where: Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda.
What activities: mountain gorilla tracking in the rain tropical forest
When: gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans is possible in any period of the year, previous booking of the gorilla permit
Who can do it: whoever can sustain a several hours trekking in the rain tropical forest
Day 1
After breakfast, leave Kampala Southward to reach Ruhengeri. Then you will pass through the Ankole region, where you see the typical Ankole cattle, coffee plantations and the different vegetations of Uganda, up to the terraced and cultivated hills of the Kigezi region, best known as "the Switzerland of Africa". Kisoro is located at the foothills of Muhavura volcano at the borders between Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Proceed beyond the border and reach Ruhengeri in Rwanda in time for dinner and overnight at Gorilla's Nest lodge.
Day 2 Gorilla tracking
Early morning departure for the mountains gorilla tracking. After the briefing from the authorities of the park, set off for the trekking into the rain tropical forest searching for the habituated gorilla family. You remain close to the beautiful primates for over one hour, for observation and photography. Make sure you carry with you packed lunch and water. After tracking going back to the hotel and proceed to Kisoro. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Arcadia Cottages on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 3
After breakfast drive back to Kampala. Lunch en route.
Optional activity: Visits to old Karisoke Dian Fossey centre and grave. This is a 7-8 hours wonderful trekking within the forest. Spend an extra night.
The tariff includes:
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- Park entrance fees.
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance.
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
Government Taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Extra drinks and tips
Visa entry fees to Rwanda, 60 USD plus 30 USD return to Uganda.
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Best Rwanda Safari Tour, 9 days 8 nights
Where: Parc National des Volcans, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu, Butare, Kigali. This safari gives you the opportunity to discover the best natural ans cultural sites of Rwanda.
What to do: mountains gorilla tracking, primate trekking, cultural and historical visit
When to go: Rwanda has a moderate temperature all over the year and the dry seasons are between January and march and June to September.
Who can join: anybody who likes trekking in rain tropical forests. Gorilla tracking is probably the most demanding activity, as it is a long hiking along the hills of the park.
Day 1
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be met by our representative for the transfer to the hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight. Alternatively, arrival at Kigali International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Kigali.
Day 2 Ruhengeri
After breakfast, leave Entebbe/Kigali to reach Ruhengeri at the gate of Parc National des Volcans. The journey is full of beautiful sceneries, through the cultivated terraced hills of Kigezi and Rwanda. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest Camp or Muhabura Hotel.
Day 3 Mountain Gorilla tracking
Early morning you enter the gorilla sanctuary of Parc National des Volcans, the rain tropical forest covering the hills surrounding Virunga Volcanoes. The trekking is a demanding but rewarding experience. Ensure you bring with you enough water and the packed lunch. The time spent in the forest depends on the movements of the primates in their natural environment. After the activity you return at leisure to Gorilla Nest Camp or Muhabura Hotel in Ruhengeri for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 The beach of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi
After breakfast, leave Ruhengeri and proceed to Gisenyi, a pretty town located on the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu, the main water body of Rwanda. Relax on the beach in full board at Kivu Hotel or Palm Beach Hotel.
Day 5 Traditions and culture of Rwanda
After breakfast, transfer to Nyungwe National Park. You will have a stop over in Nyanza for a tour of the royal palace of the traditional king of Rwanda, the Mwami. A storyteller is available to narrate for you the prowess of the pre-colonial Kingdom. After the palace tour, drive to Butare for a tour of the National Museum. After lunch proceed to Gikongoro for a tour of the Genocide Memorial of Murambi. Arrive in Nyungwe National Park in time for dinner and overnight at ORTPN Guest House.
Day 6 The primates of Nyungwe National Park
After an early breakfast, you enter Nyungwe forest for the trekking in search for the numerous troops of Colobus monkeys and/or tracking the chimpanzee. Nyungwe is a vast, uncontaminated rain tropical forest over 1000 sq km in size and you will be amazed by such an intense, green mountain vegetation. Ensure you carry with you packed lunch and water for a pic nic lunch. Return to ORTPN Guest House for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Akagera National Park
After breakfast, depart for Akagera National Park located along the Tanzanian border of Rwanda. You reach in time for the evening game drive. This park is famous for its herds of game animals including Burchell's Zebra, lions, elephants, topi, giraffes, impalas and over 425 species of birds including the shoe billed stork, African jacana, sacred ibis goliath heron. Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.
Day 8 Game drive in Akagera National Park
Early morning game drive along the trials of Akagera. As an optional activity, you can board the boat for exploring the water of the Lake Ihema to see the large number of hippo, the huge Nile crocodile and birds. In the afternoon return to Uganda for dinner and overnight in Mbarara, Lake View Regency Hotel. In alternative, drive back to Kigali for dinner and overnight at Kigali International Hotel.
Day 9
Reserved for departure flights from Entebbe International Airport or Kigali International Airport.
The tariff includes:
Accommodation in hotels or lodge, in double room, full board treatment, included one soft drink for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD for Uganda directly from Entebbe Int. Airport; 85 USD for Rwanda directly at the border
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
Best Rwanda Safari Tour, 9 days 8 nights
Rwanda Gorilla Safari Parc National des Volcans, 3 Days 2 Nights
The Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda is part of Virunga Conservation area and is located in the extreme North-West of the country, bordering Uganda and Congo. It is well known for the four habituated mountains gorilla families which allows visitors to undertake the exciting gorilla tracking along the hills of the park.
Where: Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda.
What activities: mountain gorilla tracking in the rain tropical forest
When: gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans is possible in any period of the year, previous booking of the gorilla permit
Who can do it: whoever can sustain a several hours trekking in the rain tropical forest
Day 1
After breakfast, leave Kampala Southward to reach Ruhengeri. Then you will pass through the Ankole region, where you see the typical Ankole cattle, coffee plantations and the different vegetations of Uganda, up to the terraced and cultivated hills of the Kigezi region, best known as "the Switzerland of Africa". Kisoro is located at the foothills of Muhavura volcano at the borders between Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Proceed beyond the border and reach Ruhengeri in Rwanda in time for dinner and overnight at Gorilla's Nest lodge.
Day 2 Gorilla tracking
Early morning departure for the mountains gorilla tracking. After the briefing from the authorities of the park, set off for the trekking into the rain tropical forest searching for the habituated gorilla family. You remain close to the beautiful primates for over one hour, for observation and photography. Make sure you carry with you packed lunch and water. After tracking going back to the hotel and proceed to Kisoro. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Arcadia Cottages on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 3
After breakfast drive back to Kampala. Lunch en route.
Optional activity: Visits to old Karisoke Dian Fossey centre and grave. This is a 7-8 hours wonderful trekking within the forest. Spend an extra night.
The tariff includes:
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation by a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- Park entrance fees.
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance.
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
Government Taxes.
The tariff does not include:
Extra drinks and tips
Visa entry fees to Rwanda, 60 USD plus 30 USD return to Uganda.
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Best Rwanda Safari Tour, 9 days 8 nights
Where: Parc National des Volcans, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu, Butare, Kigali. This safari gives you the opportunity to discover the best natural ans cultural sites of Rwanda.
What to do: mountains gorilla tracking, primate trekking, cultural and historical visit
When to go: Rwanda has a moderate temperature all over the year and the dry seasons are between January and march and June to September.
Who can join: anybody who likes trekking in rain tropical forests. Gorilla tracking is probably the most demanding activity, as it is a long hiking along the hills of the park.
Day 1
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be met by our representative for the transfer to the hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight. Alternatively, arrival at Kigali International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Kigali.
Day 2 Ruhengeri
After breakfast, leave Entebbe/Kigali to reach Ruhengeri at the gate of Parc National des Volcans. The journey is full of beautiful sceneries, through the cultivated terraced hills of Kigezi and Rwanda. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest Camp or Muhabura Hotel.
Day 3 Mountain Gorilla tracking
Early morning you enter the gorilla sanctuary of Parc National des Volcans, the rain tropical forest covering the hills surrounding Virunga Volcanoes. The trekking is a demanding but rewarding experience. Ensure you bring with you enough water and the packed lunch. The time spent in the forest depends on the movements of the primates in their natural environment. After the activity you return at leisure to Gorilla Nest Camp or Muhabura Hotel in Ruhengeri for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 The beach of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi
After breakfast, leave Ruhengeri and proceed to Gisenyi, a pretty town located on the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu, the main water body of Rwanda. Relax on the beach in full board at Kivu Hotel or Palm Beach Hotel.
Day 5 Traditions and culture of Rwanda
After breakfast, transfer to Nyungwe National Park. You will have a stop over in Nyanza for a tour of the royal palace of the traditional king of Rwanda, the Mwami. A storyteller is available to narrate for you the prowess of the pre-colonial Kingdom. After the palace tour, drive to Butare for a tour of the National Museum. After lunch proceed to Gikongoro for a tour of the Genocide Memorial of Murambi. Arrive in Nyungwe National Park in time for dinner and overnight at ORTPN Guest House.
Day 6 The primates of Nyungwe National Park
After an early breakfast, you enter Nyungwe forest for the trekking in search for the numerous troops of Colobus monkeys and/or tracking the chimpanzee. Nyungwe is a vast, uncontaminated rain tropical forest over 1000 sq km in size and you will be amazed by such an intense, green mountain vegetation. Ensure you carry with you packed lunch and water for a pic nic lunch. Return to ORTPN Guest House for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Akagera National Park
After breakfast, depart for Akagera National Park located along the Tanzanian border of Rwanda. You reach in time for the evening game drive. This park is famous for its herds of game animals including Burchell's Zebra, lions, elephants, topi, giraffes, impalas and over 425 species of birds including the shoe billed stork, African jacana, sacred ibis goliath heron. Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.
Day 8 Game drive in Akagera National Park
Early morning game drive along the trials of Akagera. As an optional activity, you can board the boat for exploring the water of the Lake Ihema to see the large number of hippo, the huge Nile crocodile and birds. In the afternoon return to Uganda for dinner and overnight in Mbarara, Lake View Regency Hotel. In alternative, drive back to Kigali for dinner and overnight at Kigali International Hotel.
Day 9
Reserved for departure flights from Entebbe International Airport or Kigali International Airport.
The tariff includes:
Accommodation in hotels or lodge, in double room, full board treatment, included one soft drink for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD for Uganda directly from Entebbe Int. Airport; 85 USD for Rwanda directly at the border
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
BIRDING SAFARIS
Uganda Birding Safari 16 days 15 nights
Day 1:
On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will meet our representative who will take you for dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe .
Day 2: Botanical Gardens and Mabamba Swamp
After breakfast, you will start birding around the botanical gardens. Look out for Slender-billed Weaver, Brown-throated Weaver¸ Golden-backed Weaver, Yellow-backed Weaver, Grey-headed Gull, Long-tailed Cormorant, Common Squacco Heron,Yellow-billed Duck, Pied Kingfisher, Giant Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatcher, Broad-billed Roller, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Splendid Glossy Starling, Black-headed Gonolek, Orange Weaver, Verreaux's Eagle-owl, Red-chested Sunbird, Ross's Turaco, Pied Hornbill, Crowned Hornbill, Open-billed Stork, Great Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Grey-capped Warbler and many others. After lunch at the hotel proceed for Mabamba Swamp and board the canoe for the best tour of the swamp. You can find the Shoebill stork, Swamp Flycatcher, Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygmy-goose, White-faced Whistling-duck, Squacco Heron, Goliath Heron, Black Crake and many more birds. Return to Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 and 4 Budongo Forest
After breakfast drive to Budongo Forest one of the main birding sanctuaries in Uganda . After lunch in Masindi Hotel, go for afternoon and evening birding and look out for the White-crested Turaco, Ross's Turaco, White-crested Helmet-shrike, Bat Hawk, Black-shouldered Nightjar, White-crested Turaco, Crowned Eagle and African Wood-owl. Dinner and overnight at Nyabyeya Guest House in Budongo.
In the second day after an early breakfast start birding at the Royal Mile. You will look for the rare Nahan's Francolin, Banded Snake-eagle, African Pied Hornbill, Brown-backed Scrub-robin, Black Bishop, Brown Twinsport, Black-bellied Firefinch, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, White-thighed Hornbill, Yellow-billed Barbet, Spotted Greenbul, Cameroon Sombre Greenbul, Slender-billed Greenbul, Black-capped Apalis, Lemon-bellied Crombec, Green Hylia, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Forest Flycatcher, Fire-crested Alethe, Yellow Longbill, Yellow-browed Camaroptera, Crowned Eagle, Yellow-footed Flycatcher, African Dwarf Kingfisher. Packed lunch and dinner overnight at Nyabyeya Guest House.
Day 5 and Day 6 Kibale National Park
Early morning departure for the chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest , before leaving to Kibale National Park. This is a rainforest which hosts over 9 species of primates, including chimpanzee, red colubus, black and white colobus, grey-cheeked Mangaby and red-tailed monkey. Among other birds you find here Scaly Francolin, Marsh Tchagra, Black-bellied Seedcracker, Green-backed Twinspot, Bicoloured Mannikin, White-naped Pigeon, Afep Pigeon, Narina's Trogon, Joyful Greenbul, Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo, Black Bee-eater and many others. A nature walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary ecotourist site is rewarding. This is home to Blue-headed Coucal, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Scaly-throated Honeyguide and Black-faced Rufous Warbler. Lunch is included. Dinner and overnight at Rujuna Hilltop Guest House.
Day 7 and 8 Semliki National Park
From Fort Portal drive to Semliki National Park , one of the top destination for birding in Uganda . The forest along river Semliki is home to Spot-breasted Ibis, Northern Bearded Scrub-robin, Capuchin Babbler, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide, Yellow-throated Green Cuckoo, White-bellied Kingfisher, Maxwell's Black Weaver, Black-winged Oriole, Red-eyed Puffback, Crested and Red-bellied Malimbe, Brown-crowned Eremomela, Zenker's Honeyguide and African Piculet. Dinner and first overnight at Semliki Lodge, second night back to Fort Portal at Rujuna Hilltop Guest House or proceed to Kasese.
Day 9 Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast you depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . This Park records over 550 bird species. The one-day record in this Park is 296, which is one of the highest in the world. After lunch go for the boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, where the concentration of water birds and photographs is extraordinary. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 10: Game drive in the park and Ishasha sector
After early cup of coffee, you start birding early morning in the open savannah for birds like the Temminck's Courser, Martial Eagle, Rupell's Griffon Vulture, then return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Imaramagambo Forest and Ishasha sector. Dinner and overnight in Buhoma Homeastead.
Day 11: Bwindi Forest
In the early morning you can hear the songs of the Snowy-capped Robin-chat, Luehder's Bush-shrike and the Grey-capped Warbler while having breakfast. You will spend the whole day birding in Bwindi Forest , one of the most interesting ecosystems in Africa for the concentration of biodiversity. Over 350 bird species are recorded. These include Red-throated Alethe, Equatorial Akalat, Grey-throated Barbet, Black Bee-eater, Forest Robin, Montane Oriole, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Pettit's Cuckooshrike, Black-faced Rufous Warbler and many more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 12, 13 and 14 Ruhija in southern Bwindi
Early morning gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary starting from Buhoma. Depart to reach Ruhiija in the south of the forest and spending two nights at the camping site.
In the second day after breakfast you go for birding in this prolific area. Birding to the Mubwindi Swamp is very productive. One has to be prepared to walk on steep mountain tracks. You drop from about 2400m to 2050m above sea level. Birding in the bamboo zone is good for the Handsome Francolin, Archer's Robin-chat, Stripe-breasted Tit, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Mountain Greenbul, Waller's Chestnut-winged Starling, Dusky Crimsonwing, Mountain Illadopsis and Mountain Yellow Warbler.
The third day proceed for dinner and overnight in Mburo National Park , Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 15 Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, enjoying birding in the swampy area and Lake Mburo . You will hear the songs of Morning Dove, Dideric Cuckoo, Grey-capped Warbler, Black-headed Weaver and Ring-necked Dove. Among other you will go searching for Brown-chested Lapwing, Lilac-breasted Roller, Black-bellied Bustard, Helmeted Guineafowl, Coqui Francolin, Rufous-napped Lark plus many raptors. In the evening transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Day 16
Reserved to the airport transfer or extensions.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Birding Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
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Uganda Birding Safari 10 days 9 nights
Day 1:
On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will meet our representative who will take you for dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe .
Day 2: Botanical Gardens and Mabamba Swamp
After breakfast, you will start birding around the botanical gardens. Look out for Slender-billed Weaver, Brown-throated Weaver¸ Golden-backed Weaver, Yellow-backed Weaver, Grey-headed Gull, Long-tailed Cormorant, Common Squacco Heron,Yellow-billed Duck, Pied Kingfisher, Giant Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatcher, Broad-billed Roller, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Splendid Glossy Starling, Black-headed Gonolek, Orange Weaver, Verreaux's Eagle-owl, Red-chested Sunbird, Ross's Turaco, Pied Hornbill, Crowned Hornbill, Open-billed Stork, Great Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Grey-capped Warbler and many others. After lunch at the hotel proceed for Mabamba Swamp and board the canoe for the best tour of the swamp. You can find the Shoebill stork, Swamp Flycatcher, Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygmy-goose, White-faced Whistling-duck, Squacco Heron, Goliath Heron, Black Crake and many more birds. Return to Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park , Kazinga Channel
After breakfast you depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . This Park records over 550 bird species. The one-day record in this Park is 296, which is one of the highest in the world. After lunch go for the boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, where the concentration of water birds and photographs is extraordinary. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Game drive in the park and Ishasha sector
After early cup of coffee, you start birding early morning in the open savannah for birds like the Temminck's Courser, Martial Eagle, Rupell's Griffon Vulture, then return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Imaramagambo Forest and Ishasha sector. Dinner and overnight in Buhoma Homeastead.
Day 5 Bwindi Forest
In the early morning you can hear the songs of the Snowy-capped Robin-chat, Luehder's Bush-shrike and the Grey-capped Warbler while having breakfast. You will spend the whole day birding in Bwindi Forest , one of the most interesting ecosystems in Africa for the concentration of biodiversity. Over 350 bird species are recorded. These include Red-throated Alethe, Equatorial Akalat, Grey-throated Barbet, Black Bee-eater, Forest Robin, Montane Oriole, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Pettit's Cuckooshrike, Black-faced Rufous Warbler and many more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6, 7 and 8 Ruhija in southern Bwindi
Early morning gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary starting from Buhoma. Depart to reach Ruhiija in the south of the forest and spending two nights at the camping site.
In the second day after breakfast you go for birding in this prolific area. Birding to the Mubwindi Swamp is very productive. One has to be prepared to walk on steep mountain tracks. You drop from about 2400m to 2050m above sea level. Birding in the bamboo zone is good for the Handsome Francolin, Archer's Robin-chat, Stripe-breasted Tit, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Mountain Greenbul, Waller's Chestnut-winged Starling, Dusky Crimsonwing, Mountain Illadopsis and Mountain Yellow Warbler.
The third day proceed for dinner and overnight in Mburo National Park , Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 9 Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, enjoying birding in the swampy area and Lake Mburo . You will hear the songs of Morning Dove, Dideric Cuckoo, Grey-capped Warbler, Black-headed Weaver and Ring-necked Dove. Among other you will go searching for Brown-chested Lapwing, Lilac-breasted Roller, Black-bellied Bustard, Helmeted Guineafowl, Coqui Francolin, Rufous-napped Lark plus many raptors. In the evening transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Reserved to the airport transfer or extensions.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Birding Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
Day 1:
On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will meet our representative who will take you for dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe .
Day 2: Botanical Gardens and Mabamba Swamp
After breakfast, you will start birding around the botanical gardens. Look out for Slender-billed Weaver, Brown-throated Weaver¸ Golden-backed Weaver, Yellow-backed Weaver, Grey-headed Gull, Long-tailed Cormorant, Common Squacco Heron,Yellow-billed Duck, Pied Kingfisher, Giant Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatcher, Broad-billed Roller, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Splendid Glossy Starling, Black-headed Gonolek, Orange Weaver, Verreaux's Eagle-owl, Red-chested Sunbird, Ross's Turaco, Pied Hornbill, Crowned Hornbill, Open-billed Stork, Great Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Grey-capped Warbler and many others. After lunch at the hotel proceed for Mabamba Swamp and board the canoe for the best tour of the swamp. You can find the Shoebill stork, Swamp Flycatcher, Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygmy-goose, White-faced Whistling-duck, Squacco Heron, Goliath Heron, Black Crake and many more birds. Return to Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 and 4 Budongo Forest
After breakfast drive to Budongo Forest one of the main birding sanctuaries in Uganda . After lunch in Masindi Hotel, go for afternoon and evening birding and look out for the White-crested Turaco, Ross's Turaco, White-crested Helmet-shrike, Bat Hawk, Black-shouldered Nightjar, White-crested Turaco, Crowned Eagle and African Wood-owl. Dinner and overnight at Nyabyeya Guest House in Budongo.
In the second day after an early breakfast start birding at the Royal Mile. You will look for the rare Nahan's Francolin, Banded Snake-eagle, African Pied Hornbill, Brown-backed Scrub-robin, Black Bishop, Brown Twinsport, Black-bellied Firefinch, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, White-thighed Hornbill, Yellow-billed Barbet, Spotted Greenbul, Cameroon Sombre Greenbul, Slender-billed Greenbul, Black-capped Apalis, Lemon-bellied Crombec, Green Hylia, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Forest Flycatcher, Fire-crested Alethe, Yellow Longbill, Yellow-browed Camaroptera, Crowned Eagle, Yellow-footed Flycatcher, African Dwarf Kingfisher. Packed lunch and dinner overnight at Nyabyeya Guest House.
Day 5 and Day 6 Kibale National Park
Early morning departure for the chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest , before leaving to Kibale National Park. This is a rainforest which hosts over 9 species of primates, including chimpanzee, red colubus, black and white colobus, grey-cheeked Mangaby and red-tailed monkey. Among other birds you find here Scaly Francolin, Marsh Tchagra, Black-bellied Seedcracker, Green-backed Twinspot, Bicoloured Mannikin, White-naped Pigeon, Afep Pigeon, Narina's Trogon, Joyful Greenbul, Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo, Black Bee-eater and many others. A nature walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary ecotourist site is rewarding. This is home to Blue-headed Coucal, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Scaly-throated Honeyguide and Black-faced Rufous Warbler. Lunch is included. Dinner and overnight at Rujuna Hilltop Guest House.
Day 7 and 8 Semliki National Park
From Fort Portal drive to Semliki National Park , one of the top destination for birding in Uganda . The forest along river Semliki is home to Spot-breasted Ibis, Northern Bearded Scrub-robin, Capuchin Babbler, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide, Yellow-throated Green Cuckoo, White-bellied Kingfisher, Maxwell's Black Weaver, Black-winged Oriole, Red-eyed Puffback, Crested and Red-bellied Malimbe, Brown-crowned Eremomela, Zenker's Honeyguide and African Piculet. Dinner and first overnight at Semliki Lodge, second night back to Fort Portal at Rujuna Hilltop Guest House or proceed to Kasese.
Day 9 Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast you depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . This Park records over 550 bird species. The one-day record in this Park is 296, which is one of the highest in the world. After lunch go for the boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, where the concentration of water birds and photographs is extraordinary. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 10: Game drive in the park and Ishasha sector
After early cup of coffee, you start birding early morning in the open savannah for birds like the Temminck's Courser, Martial Eagle, Rupell's Griffon Vulture, then return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Imaramagambo Forest and Ishasha sector. Dinner and overnight in Buhoma Homeastead.
Day 11: Bwindi Forest
In the early morning you can hear the songs of the Snowy-capped Robin-chat, Luehder's Bush-shrike and the Grey-capped Warbler while having breakfast. You will spend the whole day birding in Bwindi Forest , one of the most interesting ecosystems in Africa for the concentration of biodiversity. Over 350 bird species are recorded. These include Red-throated Alethe, Equatorial Akalat, Grey-throated Barbet, Black Bee-eater, Forest Robin, Montane Oriole, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Pettit's Cuckooshrike, Black-faced Rufous Warbler and many more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 12, 13 and 14 Ruhija in southern Bwindi
Early morning gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary starting from Buhoma. Depart to reach Ruhiija in the south of the forest and spending two nights at the camping site.
In the second day after breakfast you go for birding in this prolific area. Birding to the Mubwindi Swamp is very productive. One has to be prepared to walk on steep mountain tracks. You drop from about 2400m to 2050m above sea level. Birding in the bamboo zone is good for the Handsome Francolin, Archer's Robin-chat, Stripe-breasted Tit, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Mountain Greenbul, Waller's Chestnut-winged Starling, Dusky Crimsonwing, Mountain Illadopsis and Mountain Yellow Warbler.
The third day proceed for dinner and overnight in Mburo National Park , Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 15 Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, enjoying birding in the swampy area and Lake Mburo . You will hear the songs of Morning Dove, Dideric Cuckoo, Grey-capped Warbler, Black-headed Weaver and Ring-necked Dove. Among other you will go searching for Brown-chested Lapwing, Lilac-breasted Roller, Black-bellied Bustard, Helmeted Guineafowl, Coqui Francolin, Rufous-napped Lark plus many raptors. In the evening transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Day 16
Reserved to the airport transfer or extensions.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Birding Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
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Uganda Birding Safari 10 days 9 nights
Day 1:
On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will meet our representative who will take you for dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe .
Day 2: Botanical Gardens and Mabamba Swamp
After breakfast, you will start birding around the botanical gardens. Look out for Slender-billed Weaver, Brown-throated Weaver¸ Golden-backed Weaver, Yellow-backed Weaver, Grey-headed Gull, Long-tailed Cormorant, Common Squacco Heron,Yellow-billed Duck, Pied Kingfisher, Giant Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatcher, Broad-billed Roller, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Splendid Glossy Starling, Black-headed Gonolek, Orange Weaver, Verreaux's Eagle-owl, Red-chested Sunbird, Ross's Turaco, Pied Hornbill, Crowned Hornbill, Open-billed Stork, Great Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Grey-capped Warbler and many others. After lunch at the hotel proceed for Mabamba Swamp and board the canoe for the best tour of the swamp. You can find the Shoebill stork, Swamp Flycatcher, Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygmy-goose, White-faced Whistling-duck, Squacco Heron, Goliath Heron, Black Crake and many more birds. Return to Lake Victoria Windsor Hotel or Botanical Beach Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park , Kazinga Channel
After breakfast you depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . This Park records over 550 bird species. The one-day record in this Park is 296, which is one of the highest in the world. After lunch go for the boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, where the concentration of water birds and photographs is extraordinary. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Game drive in the park and Ishasha sector
After early cup of coffee, you start birding early morning in the open savannah for birds like the Temminck's Courser, Martial Eagle, Rupell's Griffon Vulture, then return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Imaramagambo Forest and Ishasha sector. Dinner and overnight in Buhoma Homeastead.
Day 5 Bwindi Forest
In the early morning you can hear the songs of the Snowy-capped Robin-chat, Luehder's Bush-shrike and the Grey-capped Warbler while having breakfast. You will spend the whole day birding in Bwindi Forest , one of the most interesting ecosystems in Africa for the concentration of biodiversity. Over 350 bird species are recorded. These include Red-throated Alethe, Equatorial Akalat, Grey-throated Barbet, Black Bee-eater, Forest Robin, Montane Oriole, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Pale-breasted Illadopsis, Pettit's Cuckooshrike, Black-faced Rufous Warbler and many more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6, 7 and 8 Ruhija in southern Bwindi
Early morning gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary starting from Buhoma. Depart to reach Ruhiija in the south of the forest and spending two nights at the camping site.
In the second day after breakfast you go for birding in this prolific area. Birding to the Mubwindi Swamp is very productive. One has to be prepared to walk on steep mountain tracks. You drop from about 2400m to 2050m above sea level. Birding in the bamboo zone is good for the Handsome Francolin, Archer's Robin-chat, Stripe-breasted Tit, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Mountain Greenbul, Waller's Chestnut-winged Starling, Dusky Crimsonwing, Mountain Illadopsis and Mountain Yellow Warbler.
The third day proceed for dinner and overnight in Mburo National Park , Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 9 Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, enjoying birding in the swampy area and Lake Mburo . You will hear the songs of Morning Dove, Dideric Cuckoo, Grey-capped Warbler, Black-headed Weaver and Ring-necked Dove. Among other you will go searching for Brown-chested Lapwing, Lilac-breasted Roller, Black-bellied Bustard, Helmeted Guineafowl, Coqui Francolin, Rufous-napped Lark plus many raptors. In the evening transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Reserved to the airport transfer or extensions.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Accommodation in hotels or lodge/bandas, in double room, full board treatment, included soft drinks for the meals
All the transfer in private means 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
English speaking Birding Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes and "gorilla permit"
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
Extra drinks and tips
Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.
LODGE SAFARIS
LODGE ITINERARIES
Maasai Mara 3 days 2 nights
Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara 6 Days 5 Nights
Kenya Wildlife Trial 8 days 7 nights
Kenya Eastern Trail 4 Days 3 Nights
African Wildlife Safari 11 days 10 Nights
Maasai Mara 3 days 2 nights
Maasai Mara Game Reserve: The rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and the grassy plains are broken by rocky outcrops which are favorite midday resting places for Lion. This is where millions of Wildebeest cross the Mara River from the Serengeti National park of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya - an annual spectacular event, which brings along thousands of plains game and predators to the Mara, making the park a beehive of 'wildlife activities'. Some of the other animals that could be found here include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve
Day 1
You will be picked from your agreed point and leave after a briefing by your driver guide from Africa labyrinth Safaris.
Drive south down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment into and across, past various mountains that were formed during the formation of the Rift Valley and the Maasai Town of Narok. You will arrive in Mara in time for Lunch. The reserve has a large population of wildlife that keeps moving from the lush plains of Serengeti ( Tanzania ) to the Maasai Mara reserve. After lunch you will have the afternoon at leisure then in the late afternoon embark for a game drive to be back in the lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
You will be woken up early, and after a cup of tea or coffee, leave for an early morning game drive to return to your lodge for breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure, or enjoy optional activities on offer by the hotel (at reasonable extra cost). Lunch and thereafter, an afternoon game drive in the Park to look for animals not yet found! Return to your lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight (as above)
Day 3
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that lunch on this day is NOT included but can be arranged on request).
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara 6 Days 5 Nights
Suitable for both the experienced and the inexperienced traveler in search of adventure and wildlife, this tour features the most popular destinations in an African safari expedition. Extensions and upgrades are available on request.
DAY 01 - MOUNT KENYA
Drive North through the rich farmlands of coffee, pineapples and more to the world famous Mt Kenya Safari Club. Set right on the equator and overlooking the magnificent snow capped Mt Kenya, the Club is a dream and work of the late actor William Holden, severally voted as one of the finest resorts in the world. It boasts a heated swimming pool, manicured gardens and lawns, with strolling peacocks and storks. Optional activities such as horseback riding, bowling, golf, tennis, nature walks and great boutiques are available. You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free, giving you an opportunity to enjoy either of these activities. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant' - Dinner and overnight
DAY 02 - THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
DAY 03 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
DAY 04 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
DAY 05 - MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Kenya Wildlife Trial 8 days 7 nights
Day 1 - NAIROBI - SWEETWATERS
Leave Nairobi after an early breakfast and a brief from our representative.
Drive North through rich farm lands to the western shoulder of the mighty Mt. Kenya - The Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary, to arrive in time for lunch. Thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your Tented Lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Sweetwaters lies in the heart of privately owned 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, enjoying magnificent views across the game-studded plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mt Kenya . Overlooking a floodlit water hole, the camp offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to watch and photograph animals in their natural habitat. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously appointed tents, set under thatch, with en suite facilities and private verandah. Each tent overlooks the waterhole. Within the quaint, original farmhouse is the dinning room, bar and reception. Day and night game drives by four-wheel drives vehicles, walking safaris escorted by a knowledgeable ranger, bird walks, camel safaris and outdoor dining ensuite there is always plenty to do.
Day 2 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Leave after breakfast and continue further north to the Samburu Game Reserve. It's a semi-arid region that has high climatic conditions, light clothing is appropriate for the day. This region has various species not found in other parts of the country. They include the grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx and the gerenuk. Amongst other wildlife are the elephant, the grazers and the carnivores. The bird life is countless and amazing.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and thereafter, leave for an afternoon game drive to return for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in Samburu with game drives, all meals and overnight as above
The inhabitants of this region are the Samburu community, a people who have stuck to their culture just like the Maasai people. Morning and afternoon game drives are to your disposal.
Day 4 - MT. KENYA SAFARI CLUB.
After breakfast we drive to Mt. Kenya Safari Club. This resort, set exactly on the Equator was the dream brought to life by the late actor, William Holden. It hosts royalty, heads of state, celebrities (including Stephanie Powers, a frequent visitor deeply involved in the animal orphanage) and offers all one expects in a luxury resort and more. Conde Nasty magazine has ranked this as one of the top 20 resorts in the world.
You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free, giving you an opportunity to enjoy either of these activities. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant' - Dinner and overnight
Day 5 - THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 6 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 7 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
Day 8 - MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request).
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Kenya Eastern Trail 4 Days 3 Nights
For those with little time and keen interest in nature, landscape and culture, this itinerary takes you to the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro before entering the extensive game-filled paradise of Tsavo West
Day 1 - NAIROBI / AMBOSELI
Leave Nairobi after breakfast at your Hotel. This drive takes you through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania boarder town of Namanga . Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening. Your lodge right at the foot of Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro gives a wonderful view particularly in the evening and morning when the peaks are clear and you can enjoy these views from the comfort of your room! Dinner and overnight at a Lodge
Day 2 - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above.
Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa . Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa . Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa .
Day 3 - TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Continuing South, we head into famed Tsavo Territory . This is one of the largest parks in the continent, where some of the most magnificent natural views will unfold. Arrive in time for lunch followed by the early afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon, we head to Mzima Springs, where jungle like vegetation surrounds the crystal springs that pump out millions of gallons of clear cool water .the source of Mombasa's drinking water!. Hippo and crocs abound - enjoy viewing through a glassy observation point inside the pools, and the cool banks that are a favorite point for countless baboons and monkeys. We leave the tour vans here and in the company of trained and experienced rangers we take a walk under the acacia umbrella shaped cover. On the way back to the lodge an African sunset will possibly set the mood for a real ''Sundowner'' before dinner. Dinner and overnight at a lodge
Day 4 - NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Tsavo West National Park is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by lunch time.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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African Wildlife Safari 11 days 10 Nights
This tour features the highlights of the most popular destinations in an African safari expedition in our country ( Kenya ). Extensions and upgrades are available on request.
Day 1 - Nairobi / Amboseli
Leave Nairobi after breakfast at your Hotel. This drive takes you through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania boarder town of Namanga . Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening. Your lodge right at the foot of Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro gives a wonderful view particularly in the evening and morning when the peaks are clear and you can enjoy these views from the comfort of your room! Dinner and overnight at a Lodge.
Day 2 - Amboseli National Park
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above.
Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa . Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa . Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa .
Day 3 - Tsavo West National Park
Continuing South, we head into famed Tsavo Territory . This is one of the largest parks in the continent, where some of the most magnificent natural views will unfold. Arrive in time for lunch followed by the early afternoon at leisure
In the late afternoon, we head to Mzima Springs, where jungle like vegetation surrounds the crystal springs that pump out millions of gallons of clear cool water .the source of Mombasa's drinking water!. Hippo and crocs abound - enjoy viewing through a glassy observation point inside the pools, and the cool banks that are a favorite point for countless baboons and monkeys. We leave the tour vans here and in the company of trained and experienced rangers we take a walk under the acacia umbrella shaped cover. On the way back to the lodge an African sunset will possibly set the mood for a real ''Sundowner'' before dinner. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
Day 4 - Coastal Mombasa
Early morning game drive before breakfast in search of animals not seen so far. Return for breakfast. It is time to bid farewell to Tsavo West, as you leisurely take a gamedrive en-route to Mtito Andei. Heading towards Indian Ocean, the change in setting is obvious as the grasslands give way to the appearance of the tropical vegetation nearing Mombasa.
Mombasa is a City on the Kenya Coast and an island itself. Its history dates back to 200 AD. There are two settings - the old harbor, still visited by trading dhows bringing in merchandises from the neighboring islands, and the modern Mombasa comprising commercial offices and business centers. Your accommodation is on half board (dinner, bed and breakfast) basis, giving you the allowance to sample what the array of restaurants in this region can offer.
Day 5, 6 - Mombasa
We shall give you an introductory tour of Mombasa , which will include a guided tour of the old town, a maze of narrow streets, overhanging balconies and mysterious doorways. This gives way to a fruit market and then Fort Jesus before heading to Mama Ngina Drive . Visit the Akamba handcrafts; see the Carvers right at work before returning to the hotel. You will then be free to choose your engagement from our range of exciting optional activities.
Day 7 - Mount Kenya
Early in the morning, we shall transfer you to Moi International Airport for your flight to Nairobi . Meet and depart northwards through farmlands of coffee, pineapples, sisal and more to the world famous Mt Kenya Safari Club. Set right on the equator and overlooking the magnificent snow capped Mt Kenya, the Club is a dream and work of the late actor William Holden, severally voted as one of the finest resort In the world. It boasts a heated swimming pool, manicured gardens and lawns, with strolling peacocks and storks. Optional activities such as horseback riding, bowling, golf, tennis, nature walks and great boutiques are available. You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free. Tonight you will enjoy luxurious dinning. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant'.
Day 8 - The Great Rift Valley
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 9 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 10 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
Day 11 - Maara / Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
Maasai Mara 3 days 2 nights
Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara 6 Days 5 Nights
Kenya Wildlife Trial 8 days 7 nights
Kenya Eastern Trail 4 Days 3 Nights
African Wildlife Safari 11 days 10 Nights
Maasai Mara 3 days 2 nights
Maasai Mara Game Reserve: The rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and the grassy plains are broken by rocky outcrops which are favorite midday resting places for Lion. This is where millions of Wildebeest cross the Mara River from the Serengeti National park of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya - an annual spectacular event, which brings along thousands of plains game and predators to the Mara, making the park a beehive of 'wildlife activities'. Some of the other animals that could be found here include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve
Day 1
You will be picked from your agreed point and leave after a briefing by your driver guide from Africa labyrinth Safaris.
Drive south down the Great Rift Valley Escarpment into and across, past various mountains that were formed during the formation of the Rift Valley and the Maasai Town of Narok. You will arrive in Mara in time for Lunch. The reserve has a large population of wildlife that keeps moving from the lush plains of Serengeti ( Tanzania ) to the Maasai Mara reserve. After lunch you will have the afternoon at leisure then in the late afternoon embark for a game drive to be back in the lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
You will be woken up early, and after a cup of tea or coffee, leave for an early morning game drive to return to your lodge for breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure, or enjoy optional activities on offer by the hotel (at reasonable extra cost). Lunch and thereafter, an afternoon game drive in the Park to look for animals not yet found! Return to your lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight (as above)
Day 3
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that lunch on this day is NOT included but can be arranged on request).
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara 6 Days 5 Nights
Suitable for both the experienced and the inexperienced traveler in search of adventure and wildlife, this tour features the most popular destinations in an African safari expedition. Extensions and upgrades are available on request.
DAY 01 - MOUNT KENYA
Drive North through the rich farmlands of coffee, pineapples and more to the world famous Mt Kenya Safari Club. Set right on the equator and overlooking the magnificent snow capped Mt Kenya, the Club is a dream and work of the late actor William Holden, severally voted as one of the finest resorts in the world. It boasts a heated swimming pool, manicured gardens and lawns, with strolling peacocks and storks. Optional activities such as horseback riding, bowling, golf, tennis, nature walks and great boutiques are available. You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free, giving you an opportunity to enjoy either of these activities. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant' - Dinner and overnight
DAY 02 - THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
DAY 03 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
DAY 04 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
DAY 05 - MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Kenya Wildlife Trial 8 days 7 nights
Day 1 - NAIROBI - SWEETWATERS
Leave Nairobi after an early breakfast and a brief from our representative.
Drive North through rich farm lands to the western shoulder of the mighty Mt. Kenya - The Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary, to arrive in time for lunch. Thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your Tented Lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight
Sweetwaters lies in the heart of privately owned 24,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, enjoying magnificent views across the game-studded plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mt Kenya . Overlooking a floodlit water hole, the camp offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to watch and photograph animals in their natural habitat. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously appointed tents, set under thatch, with en suite facilities and private verandah. Each tent overlooks the waterhole. Within the quaint, original farmhouse is the dinning room, bar and reception. Day and night game drives by four-wheel drives vehicles, walking safaris escorted by a knowledgeable ranger, bird walks, camel safaris and outdoor dining ensuite there is always plenty to do.
Day 2 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Leave after breakfast and continue further north to the Samburu Game Reserve. It's a semi-arid region that has high climatic conditions, light clothing is appropriate for the day. This region has various species not found in other parts of the country. They include the grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx and the gerenuk. Amongst other wildlife are the elephant, the grazers and the carnivores. The bird life is countless and amazing.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and thereafter, leave for an afternoon game drive to return for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
A full day in Samburu with game drives, all meals and overnight as above
The inhabitants of this region are the Samburu community, a people who have stuck to their culture just like the Maasai people. Morning and afternoon game drives are to your disposal.
Day 4 - MT. KENYA SAFARI CLUB.
After breakfast we drive to Mt. Kenya Safari Club. This resort, set exactly on the Equator was the dream brought to life by the late actor, William Holden. It hosts royalty, heads of state, celebrities (including Stephanie Powers, a frequent visitor deeply involved in the animal orphanage) and offers all one expects in a luxury resort and more. Conde Nasty magazine has ranked this as one of the top 20 resorts in the world.
You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free, giving you an opportunity to enjoy either of these activities. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant' - Dinner and overnight
Day 5 - THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 6 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 7 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
Day 8 - MARA / NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request).
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Kenya Eastern Trail 4 Days 3 Nights
For those with little time and keen interest in nature, landscape and culture, this itinerary takes you to the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro before entering the extensive game-filled paradise of Tsavo West
Day 1 - NAIROBI / AMBOSELI
Leave Nairobi after breakfast at your Hotel. This drive takes you through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania boarder town of Namanga . Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening. Your lodge right at the foot of Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro gives a wonderful view particularly in the evening and morning when the peaks are clear and you can enjoy these views from the comfort of your room! Dinner and overnight at a Lodge
Day 2 - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above.
Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa . Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa . Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa .
Day 3 - TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Continuing South, we head into famed Tsavo Territory . This is one of the largest parks in the continent, where some of the most magnificent natural views will unfold. Arrive in time for lunch followed by the early afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon, we head to Mzima Springs, where jungle like vegetation surrounds the crystal springs that pump out millions of gallons of clear cool water .the source of Mombasa's drinking water!. Hippo and crocs abound - enjoy viewing through a glassy observation point inside the pools, and the cool banks that are a favorite point for countless baboons and monkeys. We leave the tour vans here and in the company of trained and experienced rangers we take a walk under the acacia umbrella shaped cover. On the way back to the lodge an African sunset will possibly set the mood for a real ''Sundowner'' before dinner. Dinner and overnight at a lodge
Day 4 - NAIROBI
An early morning game drive in the Tsavo West National Park is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by lunch time.
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
Back to Top
African Wildlife Safari 11 days 10 Nights
This tour features the highlights of the most popular destinations in an African safari expedition in our country ( Kenya ). Extensions and upgrades are available on request.
Day 1 - Nairobi / Amboseli
Leave Nairobi after breakfast at your Hotel. This drive takes you through the Athi and Kapiti Plains past the Kenya Tanzania boarder town of Namanga . Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive of this park famous for its great herds of Elephant that graze on the swampy areas of the park during the day before retiring to the Mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro slopes in the evening. Your lodge right at the foot of Majestic Mt Kilimanjaro gives a wonderful view particularly in the evening and morning when the peaks are clear and you can enjoy these views from the comfort of your room! Dinner and overnight at a Lodge.
Day 2 - Amboseli National Park
A full day in Amboseli with game drives (2 game drives, each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above.
Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa . Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa . Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa .
Day 3 - Tsavo West National Park
Continuing South, we head into famed Tsavo Territory . This is one of the largest parks in the continent, where some of the most magnificent natural views will unfold. Arrive in time for lunch followed by the early afternoon at leisure
In the late afternoon, we head to Mzima Springs, where jungle like vegetation surrounds the crystal springs that pump out millions of gallons of clear cool water .the source of Mombasa's drinking water!. Hippo and crocs abound - enjoy viewing through a glassy observation point inside the pools, and the cool banks that are a favorite point for countless baboons and monkeys. We leave the tour vans here and in the company of trained and experienced rangers we take a walk under the acacia umbrella shaped cover. On the way back to the lodge an African sunset will possibly set the mood for a real ''Sundowner'' before dinner. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.
Day 4 - Coastal Mombasa
Early morning game drive before breakfast in search of animals not seen so far. Return for breakfast. It is time to bid farewell to Tsavo West, as you leisurely take a gamedrive en-route to Mtito Andei. Heading towards Indian Ocean, the change in setting is obvious as the grasslands give way to the appearance of the tropical vegetation nearing Mombasa.
Mombasa is a City on the Kenya Coast and an island itself. Its history dates back to 200 AD. There are two settings - the old harbor, still visited by trading dhows bringing in merchandises from the neighboring islands, and the modern Mombasa comprising commercial offices and business centers. Your accommodation is on half board (dinner, bed and breakfast) basis, giving you the allowance to sample what the array of restaurants in this region can offer.
Day 5, 6 - Mombasa
We shall give you an introductory tour of Mombasa , which will include a guided tour of the old town, a maze of narrow streets, overhanging balconies and mysterious doorways. This gives way to a fruit market and then Fort Jesus before heading to Mama Ngina Drive . Visit the Akamba handcrafts; see the Carvers right at work before returning to the hotel. You will then be free to choose your engagement from our range of exciting optional activities.
Day 7 - Mount Kenya
Early in the morning, we shall transfer you to Moi International Airport for your flight to Nairobi . Meet and depart northwards through farmlands of coffee, pineapples, sisal and more to the world famous Mt Kenya Safari Club. Set right on the equator and overlooking the magnificent snow capped Mt Kenya, the Club is a dream and work of the late actor William Holden, severally voted as one of the finest resort In the world. It boasts a heated swimming pool, manicured gardens and lawns, with strolling peacocks and storks. Optional activities such as horseback riding, bowling, golf, tennis, nature walks and great boutiques are available. You will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent free. Tonight you will enjoy luxurious dinning. Evenings (dining dress code) are '' casually elegant'.
Day 8 - The Great Rift Valley
Leave leisurely after breakfast and drive via the Nyahururu Water Falls (Thompson Falls - commonly known as the T-falls!) stopping to view, and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift Valley. This soda lake is ridged by picturesque hills giving a wonderful view of the whole expanse of the lake and shores, drawing many aquatic birds along with the countless flamingos whose flight makes a pink cloud against blue water. Over 450 species of birds are available in this sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in this small game-filled Park returning at dusk for dinner and overnight
Day 9 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve by lunch time. For most safari participants, this is the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition. You will be enchanted by the diversity of animals that roam the Mara plains, and if traveling over the migration period, you will experience the seasonal annual migration of wildebeests and zebras in millions as they cross over into this ecosystem from Serengeti (July - October). The breathtaking topography of the region, comprising of endless expansive escarpments and plateaus will be interesting. The park is home to the largest populations of predators including the big cats. Witnessing them making a' kill' is phenomenal. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 10 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full day in the Mara with game drives (an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive - each of approx. 3 hrs), all meals and overnight as above (on this day, you may opt to take a balloon ride in the morning followed by a Champagne breakfast (as opposed to a game drive), an unforgettable experience at an extra cost! Possible too is a visit to a Maasai Village (Manyatta) in between the two game drives - optional at an extra minimal charge)
Day 11 - Maara / Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon (kindly note that; lunch on this day is NOT included in the cost but can be arranged on request)
The tariff includes:
Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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